3
For non-sealed lead-acid batteries: Inspect the liquid levels in each cell and top up if necessary, using the
correct fluid. Now push home or tighten the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell tops should be wiped off
(this should be done with extreme care as it is acidic). If the battery has been removed for charging, replace
it and re-connect the cables.
FAULTY CELLS – NON-SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get damaged. If after
several hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test the battery.
Take hydrometer readings from
each cell in the battery. If one reading is lower than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. The battery
will require replacement if one or more cells are faulty.
LCD Display
1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
During charging the LCD display backlight will be red, when charging is finished it will turn green.
LCD Display Key :
1.
12V standard lead-acid battery mode.
2.
12V AGM battery mode.
3.
Winter mode for 12V STD battery and 12V AGM batteries. Suitable for 5°C or less.
4.
6V standard lead-acid battery mode.
5.
Battery level indicator. Each bar represents approximately 20%. The outline border flashes during
charging. When the battery is full & during float charging the border and all five bars will be visible.
6.
Battery voltage indicator, accurate to 0.1V.
7.
Reverse polarity indicator – disconnect and re-connect correctly.
8.
Bad battery indicator – battery will require replacement.
9.
Clamp connection indicator – indicates poor connection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Protection class
Input
voltage
Input
current
Output
Max lead-acid
battery capacity
IP65
230V 50Hz
0.6A
12V : 4A 6V : 4A
1.2-120Ah
CAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged up throughout the year, especially during the winter
months. In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced by the cold. Oil is thick, engines are
difficult to start and the heater, windscreen wipers and lights are all draining power. It is at this time that
batteries have to be at peak power. If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can
cause problems and a possible breakdown.